Hidden in Teams: DragonForce Attackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Relays to Stay Hidden

Hidden in Teams: DragonForce Attackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Relays to Stay Hidden

Keypoints

  • DragonForce ransomware was deployed against a major U.S. services firm.
  • Backdoor.Turn hid command-and-control traffic through Microsoft Teams relay infrastructure.
  • The attackers used DLL sideloading with a malicious VirtualBox-related DLL for stealth.
  • Multiple BYOVD techniques were used to disable security tools and evade detection.
  • The intrusion lasted for one to two months before ransomware was deployed.

Read More: https://www.security.com/threat-intelligence/dragonforce-msteams-backdoor